Midlothian, VA House Cleaning Services

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How long does a crime scene cleaning take?

There is no set time for a crime scene cleanup, especially because the investigation needs to be complete before the technicians can complete their job. Once crime scene cleaners are cleared to get to work, a job usually takes one to two days.

How quickly do crime scene cleaners usually respond?

Crime scene cleaners usually send a team in less than four hours. Some are even quicker, and will try to have a crew to the location within 90 minutes.

What is considered biohazard at a crime scene?

At a crime scene, biohazards include human blood, bodily fluids, pathological waste (such as body parts and waste biopsy materials), sharp object waste, and animal bodies or body parts. Another category that’s generally only found in labs and hospitals is microbiological waste, which includes lab cultures and all the implements used to mix and contain them.

Does homeowners insurance cover crime scene cleanup?

Homeowners insurance often covers at least some of the costs of crime scene cleanup. Even some renters insurance cover it. However, not all insurance policies cover it, so do not make any assumptions without checking.

What is involved in a crime scene cleanup?

A crime scene cleanup involves “bulk cleaning” of all biohazard materials; removing contaminated materials; decontaminating whatever materials are salvageable; cleaning and sanitizing the premises, and taking the biohazard waste to an official disposal facility.

How can someone become a crime scene cleaner?

To become a crime scene cleaner (AKA biohazard remediation technician) you do not need a college degree, but you will need to get a certification in blood-borne pathogens. This course, also often referred to as biorecovery, teaches proper procedures and safety, and is required by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). Additional specialized training courses are recommended to increase job-seekers’ viability to employers.

What is considered a crime scene?

A crime scene is an area in which physical evidence of, or clues about, a crime might potentially be found. It encompasses a broader scope than “where a crime took place,” since in many cases crimes unfold in multiple locations. And the term “crime scene” doesn’t only refer to locations, but also to vehicles.

How do you remove floor wax?

Floor wax can be removed by applying a mixture comprised of 1 gallon of water, 1 cup of white vinegar, and 1 cup of cream of tartar. Soak a mop in this mixture, and use it to wet the floor. Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes so that it can soften the wax. Finally, use a scrub brush to remove the wax, and cleanse the floor afterward using a mop dipped in water.

What is the best way to clean floor tile grout?

The best way to clean floor tile grout is to use a paste of baking soda and water. Apply the paste to grout lines with your finger. Then spray a mixture of water and vinegar to the grout. The baking soda will interact with the vinegar, causing a chemical reaction that works to loosen and dislodge the grout. Complete the process by removing the baking soda residue with a brush or mop.

How long does it take to have floors professionally cleaned?

It can take anywhere from one hour to several hours to have floors professionally cleaned, depending on the square footage of the floors. Cleaning time will also vary based on how dirty the floors are and how regularly they've been cleaned. Floors that have been cleaned infrequently will take a longer time to spruce.

I choose Maid to Sparkle based on the Angies List reviews - big mistake. My home was almost empty and unfortunately the two girls that came were late, and dressed inappropriately. One had flip flops on and almost fell in one of the bathrooms - I could have ended up with a lawsuit if she had hurt herself and all because she had improper footwear for cleaning the floors. They didn't bother to clean the floors in the bathrooms upstairs, never touched the laundry room, didn't clean baseboards. They wanted to utilize Fabuloso on my very expensive wood flooring and I almost had a heart attack. Then they wanted to vacuum my wood floors instead of a microfiber dust mop...have these girls ever cleaned any wood flooring properly? I had to basically manage the rest of the "cleaning"...one girl went to her car and "found" a bottle of Murphys oil soap...I prefer Bona, but I didn't have any at the time and although I told the owner Jonathan on the phone I expected Bona to be utilized on the wood flooring I got Murphys instead - better than Fabuloso I suppose. They did a poor job on the floors, and I had to explain the dilution rate of soap to water, the mop was sopping wet when it should be rung out very well and only slight dampness left behind to dry quickly. The other girl was on her phone texting, and it took her 20 minutes to clean an already spotless microwave...what a waste. I felt bad having to manage their time, but frankly if I didn't have limited mobility with my hands I could have just done the work myself. I spoke to the owner, he offered to send two more ladies for only one hour whenever I wanted - honestly I should have just asked for a refund. I don't want two more people to make more of a mess in my home, it will lead to double the work for me in the end. The girls seemed very young, inexperienced, no customer service skills, no communication skills...it was just a headache. There's a lot of cleaning services out there - Save yourself the headache and try a different company. Angies list has been made aware of the issues. Not happy, will never recommend to anyone else.

I hired Maids4U to clean my home this past week as I was having a surpise birthday party for my husband and I am happy to say that I am so pleased with the work that was done! My home shines in places I did not even know it could shine! I love the fact that they are an eco-friendly company and the owner really explains the cleaning and how things will work. I will definitely use them again!

I contacted Maid to Sparkle via Angies List deal, in April. You get 2 girls for 2 hours, or 1 girl for 4 hours. The ad does not promise a full day of spring cleaning for $80. In 2007, M. Maids gave me a spring cleaning quote of $300. That's 7 years ago. And they did not deliver. I did not ask them to return. My house is too large for ME to clean by myself in 4 hours or 8 hours. Understanding the 2 hour time constraint, I asked for additional time, up front. I provided the cleaning team with very clear instructions. Focus on trouble spots, Bathrooms, floors, baseboards. I've used MTS cleaning service twice. I rate them A for cleaning, A for flexibility (Had to cancel), and A for following instructions and 5 stars. The only thing they could do to make it better, is cook dinner before they leave. I've hired cleaners, in the past which didn't compare to the Maid to Sparkle service. Professional and focused. The manager is cordial, and works closely with his team to get you on the schedule. Confirms prior to arriving, etc. I'm pleased with the service and will call them again! Another thing that helps: Pick up/tidy, so they can actually clean! They cleaned my house 2 weeks ago, it still looks great. Give Jonathan a call, communicate your 'level' of expectations, preferences. His team will take care of you! Now, I will admit that I am not a clean freak, nor do I white glove everything after they leave...but when my family gets home, they SEE that it is clean. Works for me!

I purchased his service through Angie's List and saw so many "good reviews". The first two ladies that came out did a great job so I told him I would like for them to do a regular monthly service. The owner promised to send out the same girls but went against his word and sent out two different girls who did a sloppy job. He stated he would not charge me and would send them out the following Tuesday (Today) and took down my credit card. Yesterday March 31st he charges my card and when I called to address it he was like well I tried to charge it last week and it did not go through. Please note I never gave him my card until Friday evening. He also "forgot" that he told me he would not charge me until the ladies left and because of the incovenience. He is very unorganized and unprofessional and I will never use their service again. Watch out!

All I can say is that I wish I had read the reviews before I hired these people to do a detailed "Move Out" cleaning on the house before we put it on the market. In addition, if I could rate them a negative 5, I would. When I inspected the house after the first time they were out I noticed right away that they missed cleaning the master bathroom shower, the spare bathroom shower, the coat closet downstairs and the dining room floor. They also managed to leave a mess of unidentifiable stuff stuck in the grout in front of the sink in the spare bathroom. And to top it off, they pulled the 6-foot wooden blinds off the wall in the media room (leaving broken brackets), because they apparently don't have the sense to know that when you are opening heavy blinds you support the weight with your other hand as you pull on the cord. Being more than a little angry about this, I called and complained and was assured that they would send someone out to clean the areas I mentioned and fix the blinds. I told them we have moved and live more than an hour away and would like to get the house on the market as soon as we can and that this is one of the details holding it up. Again they assured me that they would get everything taken care of. I again had to take time off of work the day after they were to re-clean to verify that everything was finished. As far as I could tell, the only thing that was redone was the grout, the master shower and the closet floor. The spare shower still wasn't clean, the dining room floor was still dusty and the blinds were still not up. Also, she tracked the junk that was in the grout into the next room. On top of that, I noticed that the pantry, kitchen sink, pool table cover and wet bar upper and lower counters were not done either. (I didn't see them the first time because I was so angry about the damage). I called up to complain again and was assured that they would send someone out again the next Monday. Well today is the Tuesday after they said they were SUPPOSED to return and I again took time off to go inspect. No one had shown up AT ALL. This time when I called to complain I was fuming. I was told that not only would someone be out this afternoon or tomorrow morning and that they would also pay for a handyman to repair the blinds. The reason I am writing this review is that I just got off of the phone with one of their representatives. I was told that, "We've already been out there twice and Amy said she cleaned those areas and she's really good so we're not coming back out". And to follow that little gem, "And we are not paying for the blinds because she was only trying to open them and it was an accident".Seriously? An accident? I didn't accuse them of swinging on the blinds like they were monkey bars, but they did, in fact, pull them down because they were careless. In short, use this company at your own risk. They will not do a good job, they won't stand by their guarantee and they will not take responsibility for damages they inarguably cause.

HORRIBLE!! RUN!!I paid $297 for a detailed clean. They didn't clean one of our bathrooms at all, they didn't touch the laundry room, not one baseboard was touched in the entire house, the floors still had dust and debris on them, the tub surround was still dirty, windows not wiped, mirrors not cleaned, and the list goes on and on of everything they didn't touch or did a horrible job on.When I called to have them re-clean it (per their guarantee) you have to give them an itemized list. In a 3600 square foot house the lady literally told me to go room to room because if it wasn't on her list they wouldn't re-clean it. When they didn't do 75% of a NORMAL cleaning job, she'd be on the phone with me for hours. I asked that they send a supervisor out to see how bad it is and she said they don't have anyone who can do that, she just needs a list. HORRIBLE cleaning job and horrible service when they screw you over.